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PURITAN BEEF

Latest: FAIL November 14, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Haymarket (Orange Line)

Address
88 BLACKSTONE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
55 inspections
19 failures
License
License #18100
Last inspected: November 14, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

FAIL November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up sanitizing bucket as discussed [ no PHF / eady to eat foods on site ] | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Seal all exposed wooden areas of the prep tables where needed | 5...
PASS March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.18-C - Nonstick Coatings Use Limitation (C): Scrape all rusted surfaces where needed and maintain smooth without tough edges | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean inside al all open refrikgeration / freezer unit...
FAIL March 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.18-C - Nonstick Coatings Use Limitation (C): Scrape all rusted surfaces where needed and maintain smooth without tough edges | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean inside al all open refrikgeration / freezer unit...
PASS November 12, 2024 at 2:28 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Compromised raw beef is mixed in with fresh raw meat cut in smaller cubes [ possibly used for stewing beef ] discard all meats that are visibly compromised in color and odor inst...
FAIL November 4, 2024 at 4:29 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Compromised raw beef is mixed in with fresh raw meat cut in smaller cubes [ possibly used for stewing beef ] discard all meats that are visibly compromised in color and odor inst...
PASS January 11, 2024 at 8:17 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Ensure all packaged meats are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for...
FAIL January 4, 2024 at 8:12 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Ensure all packaged meats are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for...
PASS February 8, 2023 at 1:41 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2023 Health Permit Not paid ensure payment
FAIL February 1, 2023 at 4:58 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2023 Health Permit Not paid ensure payment
PASS June 15, 2022 at 12:12 PM
0 violations
PASS February 11, 2022 at 3:38 PM
0 violations
PASS December 10, 2021 at 5:07 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Both open air cooler for holding meats and poultry broken. Repair or replace.
FAIL August 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Both open air cooler for holding meats and poultry broken. Repair or replace.
FAIL May 13, 2021 at 4:29 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Both open air cooler for holding meats and poultry broken. Repair or replace.
FAIL April 14, 2021 at 5:04 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): chicken wings47F Turkey wings 50F Beef 50F PIC stated food was out in cooler left than 1 hour. Remove and place under refrigeration . | 590.00...
FAIL April 7, 2021 at 3:55 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): chicken wings47F Turkey wings 50F Beef 50F PIC stated food was out in cooler left than 1 hour. Remove and place under refrigeration . | 590.00...
PASS October 1, 2020 at 4:19 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The owners' servesafe certificate has expired. Provide an updated certified food manager certificate.
FAIL September 21, 2020 at 7:21 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The owners' servesafe certificate has expired. Provide an updated certified food manager certificate.
PASS September 5, 2019 at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS February 11, 2019 at 6:08 PM
0 violations
PASS October 23, 2018 at 4:20 PM
0 violations
PASS April 4, 2018 at 4:37 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front coolers are running warm beef 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: There is rust buildup on the front refrigeators. Resurface to provide a smooth ...
FAIL March 27, 2018 at 3:14 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front coolers are running warm beef 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: There is rust buildup on the front refrigeators. Resurface to provide a smooth ...
PASS November 16, 2017 at 7:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 24, 2017 at 3:31 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS July 29, 2016 at 2:37 PM
0 violations
PASS March 30, 2015 at 6:23 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface rusted areas of the hanging beef rails where needed - some areas have peeling paint | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test strips | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cl...
FAIL March 19, 2015 at 2:51 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface rusted areas of the hanging beef rails where needed - some areas have peeling paint | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test strips | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 30, 2014 at 2:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair broken equipment in the store or remove as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Missing plugs at three bay sink - provide | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: R...
FAIL October 29, 2014 at 12:47 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Remove rotten lamb shanks from meat case - odorous and visibly compromised | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair broken equipment in the store or remove as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compart...
FAIL October 21, 2014 at 4:45 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Remove rotten lamb shanks from meat case - odorous and visibly compromised | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair broken equipment in the store or remove as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compart...
PASS February 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 24, 2013 at 3:07 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish any rusted shelving. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair drain to 3 bay sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for restroom. | M-2-10...
FAIL January 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish any rusted shelving. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair drain to 3 bay sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for restroom. | M-2-10...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish any rusted shelving in display cases. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted flaking meat hanging racks in walk in | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Repair any non working c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal rusted shelving where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer
PASS September 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM
0 violations
PASS January 21, 2011 at 3:59 PM
0 violations
PASS September 28, 2010 at 2:45 PM
0 violations
PASS June 16, 2010 at 2:39 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly resurface all rust buildup inside of all reach-in meat coolers in front retail area.
FAIL May 17, 2010 at 2:38 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all scarred and stained cutting boards and wooden cutting tables in front retail area and rear meat cutting area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper...
FAIL May 10, 2010 at 2:38 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all scarred and stained cutting boards and wooden cutting tables in front retail area and rear meat cutting area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper...
PASS June 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
0 violations
PASS June 12, 2009 at 2:07 PM
0 violations
PASS June 4, 2009 at 2:17 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: PROVIDE proper labels on packaged product--*label regulation info given by inspector-
FAIL May 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: PROVIDE proper labels on packaged product--*label regulation info given by inspector-
PASS April 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM
0 violations
PASS December 9, 2008 at 3:29 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department